Do you enjoy landscaping or gardening? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then a career in Golf Course/Turf Management or Landscape//Horticulture through the Gulf Coast Golf Course/Landscape Institute is for you.

A First Class Education for The Lowest Cost

Save thousands of dollars by attending the Gulf Coast Golf and Landscape Institute. You won't sacrifice one ounce of quality. When you compare the cost, the location, the quality of education and the services offered at the College, you will see why we make economic sense. Whether you are fresh out of high school or thirty-something with visions of a new career, we stand ready to make you education as affordable as possible.

The programs utilize many resources available on our campuses in Fairhope and Gulf Shores. These resources include a greenhouse and native plant nursery at our Gulf Shores campus, multimedia classrooms with computer access, tree trails and a multi-purpose lab in Gulf Shores just to name a few.

Golf Course/Turf Management Program

Students learn techniques for turf management from experienced professional instructors.

Landscape/Horticulture Program

Fundamentals of Soils and Water Management

Plant Identification and Culture

Landscape Design

Construction and Maintenance

Landscape Project Management

Business Principles

Pest Management

Career Opportunities Outside the Classroom

As a student at the College, you'll actually be creating a resume and portfolio as you learn. In addition to internships and career-related jobs in the community, you'll have the opportunity to work at some of the Gulf Coast's finest golf courses and horticulture operations. Working conditions and salaries vary, but salaries range from and entry level of $10-$13 per hour to $60,000-$80,000 per year depending on experience, education and leadership ability.

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